Motiv8 - The Motivation Podcast and Inspiration Podcast Jordan Peterson: How Should I Act
Nov 10, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Jordan Peterson, a renowned clinical psychologist and bestselling author, delves into the complexities of human behavior. He explores the importance of playing the game ethically over merely winning and how our evolutionary history shapes social morality. Peterson emphasizes the value of setting meaningful goals and illustrates archetypes through the tale of Pinocchio. He also discusses the necessity of confronting chaos and danger for personal growth, all while reflecting on the timeless role of sacred symbols in our lives.
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Winning The Metagame
- Playing fair invites you to play more games and wins across a lifetime rather than single victories.
- Jordan B Peterson argues morality emerges because being playable across games ensures social inclusion.
Cheater Detection Is Evolutionary
- Humans evolved to detect cheaters rapidly and remember them because cheaters break the metagame.
- Peterson links our moral memory to deep evolutionary success across billions of years of ancestry.
Choose Playable, Supported Goals
- Set handleable goals so you can track upward progress and feel positive emotion.
- Choose goals that others will allow or support to make them achievable and sustainable.
